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Discussion: Newbie runner, any suggestions?
Subject: Newbie runner, any suggestions?
By: Shelly R.
Written on: 2006-03-28 16:23:53
Message: I just signed up for my first tri in August. I am not a runner, but love swimming and biking. Right now, I'm doing walk/jog in my training, working my way up to running for 30 minutes. Anyone have any suggestions to help make me a runner? Any advice for a newbie, such as ways to prevent injury, energy tricks, etc?
Subject: RE: Newbie runner, any suggestions?
By: Jael A.
Written on: 2006-03-28 16:49:38
Message: Shelly,
if you are a brand new runner try to join your local running club if possible.
When I first started running I did it on my own because I did not know any better but it actually worked.
What I did was to try to run for 5 minutes non stop then walked to 30 minutes.
Then I gradually increased my running time and decreased my walking time.
I tried to increase my running time by at least 5 minutes every week or more if I felt comfortable until I was able to run all 3.1 miles without stopping. If you have time to do a 5K (3.1 miles) before your sprint triathlon, that would be a good "warm up" to give you a feel for a 3.1 mile run.
Also, make sure you stay hydrated,and drink plenty of fluids after your run and every mile if you can.

Jael
Subject: RE: Newbie runner, any suggestions?
By: Bear P.
Written on: 2006-03-29 06:50:44
Message: A running club is a good start or even a running buddy. You have plenty of time before your August race. Don't worry too much about your running. There are many who just fine without a strong run. Take your time and built your miles up. Have fun.
Subject: RE: Newbie runner, any suggestions?
By: Lauren M.
Written on: 2006-03-30 12:43:31
Message: I think Jael said it.
Another variation is to run for 3 walk for 3min up to 45 min gradually increasing run time and decreasing walk time minute by minute over several weeks.

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Discussion: Newbie runner, any suggestions?
Subject: Newbie runner, any suggestions? By: Shelly R. Written on: 2006-03-28 16:23:53 Message: I just signed up for my first tri in August. I am not a runner, but love swimming and biking. Right now, I'm doing walk/jog in my training, working my way up to running for 30 minutes. Anyone have any suggestions to help make me a runner? Any advice for a newbie, such as ways to prevent injury, energy tricks, etc?
Subject: RE: Newbie runner, any suggestions? By: Jael A. Written on: 2006-03-28 16:49:38 Message: Shelly, if you are a brand new runner try to join your local running club if possible. When I first started running I did it on my own because I did not know any better but it actually worked. What I did was to try to run for 5 minutes non stop then walked to 30 minutes. Then I gradually increased my running time and decreased my walking time. I tried to increase my running time by at least 5 minutes every week or more if I felt comfortable until I was able to run all 3.1 miles without stopping. If you have time to do a 5K (3.1 miles) before your sprint triathlon, that would be a good "warm up" to give you a feel for a 3.1 mile run. Also, make sure you stay hydrated,and drink plenty of fluids after your run and every mile if you can. Jael
Subject: RE: Newbie runner, any suggestions? By: Bear P. Written on: 2006-03-29 06:50:44 Message: A running club is a good start or even a running buddy. You have plenty of time before your August race. Don't worry too much about your running. There are many who just fine without a strong run. Take your time and built your miles up. Have fun.
Subject: RE: Newbie runner, any suggestions? By: Lauren M. Written on: 2006-03-30 12:43:31 Message: I think Jael said it. Another variation is to run for 3 walk for 3min up to 45 min gradually increasing run time and decreasing walk time minute by minute over several weeks.
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